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Autumn Black Tie Weddding

Photography by Fiona Kelly Photography

Carlton House Terrace is in the city of Westminster in London, providing incredible architectural backdrops for those all-important couples portraits. Helen and Rory dressed in their best took to the streets with recommended supplier Fiona Kelly Photography. Stopping at The Mall and Nelson’s Column along the way. The pictures are iconic, they look fierce, and we love how the autumn flowers pop against the white buildings.

Red buttonhole at Autumn black tie wedding
Wedding party gathered on the steps at Carlton House Terrace
Bride in Stephanie Allin wedding dress and groom in tuxedo at black tie wedding
Bride and groom portrait on The Mall in London
Bride and groom at Autumn black tie wedding in London
Bride in Stephanie Allin wedding dress
Bride anf groom with flower girl at Carlton House Terrace wedding
Hoop bouquet for flower girl
Deep red, burgundy and peach autumn wedding bouquet
Bride and groom portrait by Fiona Kelly Photography
Bride and groom with best man and bridesmaid at Carlton House Terrace wedding
Intimate wedding photography by Fiona Kelly Photography
Bride and groom at autumn black tie wedding in London
Bride on wedding morning with embroidered getting ready robe and peach wedding nails
Chic London wedding by Fiona Kelly Photography
Jimmy Choo bridal shoes with jewel detail
pinned bridal updo with jewel accessory

What Made Our Day Unique

When we first thought about our wedding, we pictured an elegant, Autumnal, evening celebration in central London – and that’s exactly what Andri created for us! From our ‘first look’ to the late-night cocktails, we couldn’t have asked for a better party with our friends and family. The stunning mix of warm colours, candlelight, gold accents, and black tie dress all made for an amazing night and the perfect start to our married life.

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Carlton House Terrace

Carlton House Terrace, grand wedding venue in central London was the perfect choice both internally and externally for Helen and Rory's black-tie wedding. Wedding planner, Always Andri, florist Bloomologie and many more suppliers added those all important finishing touches with autumnal flowers, ghost chairs, acrylic signs and delicious desserts, and we love it all!

Inspiration & Styling

We wanted an elegant, evening wedding in London in September, which meant lots of warm autumnal colours, candles, and gold touches but of course, that would still fit a classy black-tie vibe. The flowers (Bloomologie) were a great example: still delicate and beautiful, but with deep, vibrant colours that perfectly contrasted with the dress & black tie.

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Intimate bride and groom portrait at Carlton House Terrace black tie wedding
Bride and groom twirling in front of their wedding venue Carlton House Terrace
Bride and groom kissing at Carlton House Terrace civil wedding ceremony
Autumn wedding flowers
Bride and groom just married at Carlton House Terrace autumn wedding
Bride and groom exchanging vows at Carlton House Terrace wedding planned by Always Andri Planner
Carlton House Terrace wedding ceremony bridal entrance in Stephanie Allin wedding dress
Civil wedding ceremony at Carlton House Terrace
Fireplace flowers at Carlton House Terrace wedding
Staircase floral arrangements at Carlton House Terrace wedding
Groomsmen in black tuxedos gather on the stairs at Carlton House Terrace wedding
Tall autumn floral arrangement at Carlton House Terrace wedding reception
Bride and groom walking down the grand staircase at Carlton House Terrace

Remembering Loved Ones

Helen's Mum sadly passed away a few years ago, and we wanted to find a way to remember her as part of our wedding. We decided to do this in two ways - firstly by encouraging people to donate to Cancer Research UK instead of our gift list, and secondly, instead of favours we donated ourselves and left donation cards on everyone’s placesetting. The cards themselves had amazing illustrations from Andri (either a male or female in evening dress, inspired by Helen's stylish mum!), and a little remembrance message on the back. It felt a really nice way for Helen's Mum to still be a part of our day.

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Order of the day acrylic sign for autumn black tie wedding at Carlton House Terrace
Bride and groom cutting the wedding cake at Autumn black tie wedding
Dessert table at Carlton House Terrace wedding
Bride smiling during the Father of The Bride speech
Bride's speech
Acrylic wedding sign with illustration by Always Andri Wedding Planner
Acrylic table name sign at Carlton House Terrace black tie wedding
Wedding cake with chocolate shard design
Flower stems in cases decorating the fireplace
White and dark chocolate shard wedding cake design and gold cake topper
Sophisticated reception tables at Carlton House Terrace wedding with teal linens and ghost chairs
Acrylic cocktail menu at Carlton House Terrace wedding
Name place setting illustrations by Always Andri
Acrylic seating chart on a gold frame with autumn flowers decorating
Reception room at Carlton House Terrace black-tie wedding
Place setting with illustrations
Tall autumn wedding flower arrangement
Low autumn wedding flower arrangement

Wedding Suppliers

Our biggest, first, and best decision was to hire Andri Benson (AlwaysAndri) as our wedding planner. We aren’t the most creatively-minded couple, but she more than made up for that and helped us choose some really fantastic suppliers.

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Find out the difference between a wedding planner and a wedding stylist, and see if you’d like to hire one. Once you’ve decided, pop over to our recommended supplier directory to search for one in your area.

Venue10-11 Carlton House Terrace | Videographer: Each And Every Moment | Planner/Stylist: Always Andri |  Wedding DressStephanie Allin | Bridesmaid Dresses: Ghost | Grooms Outfit: Richard James | Bridal Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Food: Searcy's | Florist: Bloomologie | Hair & MakeupSana for Elevate Bridal | StationeryStudio Oudizo | EntertainmentSupa Tight via Like it Live Music Ltd | Lounge FurnitureJuno Hire | Gift List: The Wedding Shop | Illustrator: Andri Benson | LinenJust4Linen | Ghost Chair HireYahire | Gold Candlestick HireWorkshop Ltd


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